The Parent Trap: This Year Is Going To Be Better…Really
by Betsy McMillin
Happy 2012 to all my readers!
When another year approaches, parents always look ahead with a fresh, new perspective, hoping that the New Year will bring better parenting. More patience, more fun times together, more…
Urban Exile: Head of Shelter Association Claims Homelessness Is A “Lifestyle”
by Erika McNamara
Detroit organizations that assist the homeless in the city report that the number of homeless individuals is on the increase and the shelters are at over capacity. The number of people requiring assistance this year is…
Savaged: Where Does a Liberal Find His News in an Ocean of Dreck?
By Chris Savage
When A2Politico's editor Pat Lesko asked me to write about where I get my "news," my first thought was, "Hah! She wants all my secrets!" Then, my second thought was, "Hmmm...where do I get my news?" Because, frankly,…
The 2011 Whopper of the Year Award Goes To….
Throughout the month of December, readers voted to choose the A2Politico.com Whopper of the Year Award winner. Last year, A2Politico.com gave the 2010 Whopper of the Year to former City Administrator Roger Fraser. For 24 months, Fraser…
The Culture Vulture: Movie Review—Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy
by William Belle
If somebody says "spy movie" the first thing which comes to mind is James Bond. Yep, car chases, million dollar gambling in Monte Carlo and gadgets that do all sorts of nifty things. But did the movie producers of the Bond…
Ann Arbor School Board Members Take Big Money From Unions To Campaign But Vote Against Contracting With Unionized Company For HVAC
By Chris Savage
On December 14, the Ann Arbor Board of Education members approved a new HVAC Journeyman contract with Flint-based D.M. Burr, Inc. D.M. Burr's bid was $66,727 less than the bid of Johnson Controls, the next lowest bidder…
Ann Arbor School Officials First Deny Having Actual Enrollment Numbers—After Multiple FOIAs & 72 Days Officials Relinquish Numbers
by P.D. Lesko
On December 13, 2011, A2Politico posted a piece titled, "30? 40? 50? Ann Arbor Officials Have No Idea Exactly How Many Kids Are In District Classrooms." For several days, it was among the top 5 most clicked headlines in the…
Snyder Signs Bill Ending Same-Sex Benefits for Public Employees — Strips More Children of Health Care
by P.D. Lesko
Michigan Republicans sent House Bill 4770 and House Bill 4771 to Governor Rick Snyder and on Thursday December 22, 2011 he signed the bills into law. The bills prohibit public employers from including domestic partner…
Reader’s Choose The 2011 Whopper of the Year Award
It's time for readers to help choose the A2Politico.com Whopper of the Year Award winner. A2Politico.com gave the 2010 Whopper of the Year to former City Administrator Roger Fraser. For 24 months, Fraser fibbed to Ann Arbor residents…
Look Out Boys! The Über Spinster Lets Down Her Hair
by P.D. Lesko
I read it, and I laughed. Out loud. I read it again, and laughed even more. I kept reading. Sometimes, I get bored and quit in the middle. Other times, reading this stuff is like taking flax seed oil. It's good for me, so I…